Five-year science plan under debate

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Some researchers in Japan are concerned that a five-year research and development plan in preparation will not sufficiently support basic research. The head of the working group developing the plan says it will address overall research needs.

Science and state, Science policy

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Japan plunges into ocean science

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Japan's Marine Science and Technology Center is changing its focus from engineering to world-class ocean science research. The center's budget has doubled to $220 million, and it has assembled an impressive fleet of research vessels.

Oceanographic research ships, Marine sciences

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Consortia to boost efforts to develop genome industry

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The Japanese Ministry of International Trade and Industry has set up a consortium to develop genome research. The Ministry of Health and Welfare is planning a second venture to research the genes that cause hereditary diseases.

Research, Genetic research, Medical genetics, Japan. Ministry of International Trade and Industry, Japan. Ministry of Health and Welfare

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